A Performing Arts School Within a Major University

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future.
Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the
power of the performing arts.

Parking can be challenging near the Dance Building. There is limited metered street parking on N. University Ct. and Observatory St. We recommend parking in nearby Palmer parking structure. Here is a map with the parking building identified, as well as the path to the Dance buildings: Parking Map (PDF)

Prospective Students: For questions regarding admissions, campus visits and auditions, call the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Office of Admissions at 734.764.0593 or email smtd.admissions@umich.edu.

The dance studios, performance lab, student lounge, and Betty Pease Studio Theater are located in the Dance Building, within the Central Campus Recreation Building, which also houses the School of Kinesiology and many recreation facilities.

Administrative, faculty, and graduate student offices are located in an adjacent Dance Annex building at 1327 Geddes Ave.

A Performing Arts School Within a Major University

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future.
Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the
power of the performing arts.